Disappointed Seekers
Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.


Many seek to enter in, but are not able.

1. When they will enter in through another door than the narrow one.

2. When they will enter in through the narrow door indeed, but only if they have made it somewhat wider.

3. When they will enter in through the narrow door indeed, but without leaving behind what cannot be taken along.

(Van Oosterzee.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

WEB: "Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.




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